Below is a house-by-house summary of Ketu’s May 18, 2025 transit for all twelve Ascendants. Because Ketu is always exactly opposite Rahu, you can pair these with the Rahu reports you already have—together they give the full axis picture.

♈ Aries Ascendant → Ketu in 5th House (Creativity, Children, Speculation)

House & Meaning

While Rahu fuels your 11th-house ambitions, Ketu in the 5th asks you to detach from purely speculative gains and surface-level thrills.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Refined Creativity: Tap into deeper, past-life artistic talents rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
• Inner Joy: Find pleasure in solitary pursuits—journaling, sketching, or meditating—over public performances.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Emotional Withdrawing: You may feel disinterested in children or romantic liaisons.
• Speculation Phobia: A sudden aversion to bets or market plays—even those you ordinarily enjoy.

Practical Remedies

1. Daily “Heart” Practice: Spend 10 minutes in child-like play (drawing, music) to reconnect with joy.
2. 5th-House Altar: In your North-East corner, place a framed photo of a favorite childhood memory.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Kleem Bhaumaya Namah” (Mars/Ketu) once daily to harmonize detachment with healthy creativity.

♉ Taurus Ascendant → Ketu in 4th House (Home, Mother, Emotional Security)

House & Meaning

As Rahu propels your career, Ketu in the 4th asks you to release old emotional patterns tied to your home and upbringing.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Spiritual Home: Transform your living space into a sanctuary—simplicity over opulence.
• Inner Nurturing: Cultivate self-nurturing practices rather than relying solely on family support.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Domestic Detachment: Feelings of alienation from your mother or homeland.
• Restless Nest: A desire to uproot before foundations settle.

Practical Remedies

1. Sacred Corner: In your North (4th-house) place a single bloom (fresh flower) daily to honor emotional roots.
2. Monthly Mother Check-In: Schedule a heartfelt call or visit, even if brief.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Chandraaya Namah” (Moon/Ketu) to soothe emotional gaps.

♊ Gemini Ascendant → Ketu in 3rd House (Communication, Siblings, Short Journeys)

House & Meaning

Opposing Rahu’s long-distance travels, Ketu in the 3rd encourages you to let go of surface chatter and shallow connections.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Inner Voice: Develop depth in your writing or speech—quality over quantity.
• Quiet Courage: Face small daily challenges with equanimity rather than boasting of exploits.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Sibling Drift: A sense of growing apart from brothers, sisters or close colleagues.
• Communication Freeze: Hesitation to speak up even when needed.

Practical Remedies

1. Listening Practice: Each day, spend five minutes fully listening—no speaking—when with a sibling or teammate.
2. 3rd-House Journal: Write one meaningful insight per day rather than multiple superficial notes.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Budhaya Namah” (Mercury/Ketu) to balance detachment in communication.

♋ Cancer Ascendant → Ketu in 2nd House (Wealth, Speech, Family Values)

House & Meaning

While Rahu stirs hidden gains, Ketu in your 2nd asks you to simplify your relationship with money and possessions.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Minimalist Values: Discover freedom in owning less—focus on essentials.
• Truthful Speech: Cultivate honesty; let go of flattery or manipulative talk.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Family Friction: A tendency to withdraw from family meals or traditions.
• Voice Loss: Difficulty expressing basic needs or opinions.

Practical Remedies

1. Daily Gratitude: List three basic comforts you value—reinforces healthy attachment.
2. 2nd-House Altar: Place a small bowl of grains or unbroken lentils as a symbol of sustenance.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Shreem Namah” (wealth seed) to stabilize dispassion.

♌ Leo Ascendant → Ketu in 1st House (Self, Identity, Appearance)

House & Meaning

As Rahu reinvents your partnerships, Ketu in the 1st asks you to surrender fragmented self-images and ego attachments.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Authentic Being: Peel off layers of performed persona to find your true core.
• Spiritual Self-Inquiry: Meditation and inner reflection gain power.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Identity Crisis: Feelings of “Who am I?”—possible disorientation as old self dissolves.
• Ego Withdrawal: Hesitation to present yourself, fear of being seen.

Practical Remedies

1. Mirror Meditation: Gaze softly at your reflection for 3–5 minutes, affirming “I am beyond form.”
2. First-House Altar: Keep a simple candle on your bedside to honor the soul beyond ego.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Hum Namah” to integrate Ketu’s detachment with healthy self-awareness.

♍ Virgo Ascendant → Ketu in 12th House (Solitude, Spirituality, Expenditures)

House & Meaning

Opposing Rahu’s service zone, Ketu in the 12th asks you to release excessive routines and embrace spiritual rest.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Inner Retreat: Powerful insights can emerge from solitude—yoga, silent retreats, dream journaling.
• Compassionate Service: Give anonymously—charity or volunteer work without recognition.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Escapism: Temptation to flee responsibilities through oversleeping, screen addictions.
• Hidden Expenditure: Secret spending or self-sabotage in health.

Practical Remedies

1. Weekly Solitude Ritual: Block out two hours for silent contemplation—no devices.
2. 12th-House Altar: Place a white conch or incense burner in the North-North-West corner.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” to clear subconscious blockages.

♎ Libra Ascendant → Ketu in 11th House (Gains, Networks, Elder Siblings)

House & Meaning

While Rahu sparks your 5th-house creativity, Ketu in the 11th asks you to release attachment to social gains and peer validation.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Selective Networking: Cultivate a few deep, authentic connections over many acquaintances.
• Soulful Gains: Earnings that come through service or spiritual channels rather than flashy deals.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Social Withdrawal: Disinterest in clubs, memberships or group events.
• Partnership Strain: Old alliances may dissolve—recognize if they no longer serve your growth.

Practical Remedies

1. Quality over Quantity: Each week, reach out to one friend with genuine care rather than dozens superficially.
2. 11th-House Altar: Hang a wind chime or silver bell in your North-West corner to gently reawaken network energy.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Kleem Namah” (Venus/Ketu) to harmonize detachment in friendships.

♏ Scorpio Ascendant → Ketu in 10th House (Career, Reputation, Authority)

House & Meaning

As Rahu energizes your home zone, Ketu in the 10th asks you to let go of rigid career ambitions and titles.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Vocational Surrender: Discover fulfilling work through service rather than status.
• Behind-the-Scenes Mastery: Excel in advisory or support roles rather than the spotlight.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Professional Disillusionment: Feeling disenchanted with your current job or title.
• Public Withdrawal: Avoiding recognition or shying from promotion opportunities.

Practical Remedies

1. Service Journal: Note daily one small act of meaningful service in your work.
2. 10th-House Altar: In your South-South-East corner, place a simple black stone to absorb excess ambition.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Shreem Namah” (Saturn/Ketu) to stabilize transitions in authority.

♐ Sagittarius Ascendant → Ketu in 9th House (Higher Learning, Dharma, Travel)

House & Meaning

Opposing Rahu’s bold 3rd-house ventures, Ketu in the 9th asks you to detach from rigid philosophies and habitual beliefs.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Open-Minded Wisdom: Embrace new paradigms—question dogma.
• Subtle Guidance: Spiritual teachers or insights may come through unusual channels (dreams, symbols).

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Philosophical Skepticism: A tendency to dismiss beliefs outright, leaving you unanchored.
• Travel Apathy: Lack of desire for the long-journeys you once craved.

Practical Remedies

1. Daily Study Pause: Read one verse from a sacred text, then sit in silence for five minutes.
2. 9th-House Altar: Place a small world map or compass in your East-North-East corner.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Guruve Namah” to integrate detachment with expansive wisdom.

♑ Capricorn Ascendant → Ketu in 8th House (Transformation, Occult, Inheritance)

House & Meaning

While Rahu energizes your 2nd-house resources, Ketu in the 8th asks you to release control over joint assets and hidden debts.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Deep Healing: Powerful transformational work—therapy, ritual purification.
• Psychic Sensitivity: Heightened intuition around money owed or hidden matters.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Shared Asset Neglect: Tendency to ignore joint investments or insurances.
• Debt Obsession: Worrying excessively over old loans or inheritances.

Practical Remedies

1. Joint-Account Audit: Review all shared finances with clear detachment—no emotional bias.
2. 8th-House Altar: In your South-West corner, place a small bowl of black salt to absorb toxic attachments.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Hrim Namah” (Ketu) to clear karmic debts.

♒ Aquarius Ascendant → Ketu in 7th House (Partnerships, Marriage, Contracts)

House & Meaning

Opposing your 1st-house self-reinvention, Ketu in the 7th asks you to let go of outdated relationship patterns and contractual binds.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Redefined Partnership: Release codependencies; attract alliances aligned with your evolving self.
• Contractual Liberation: End or renegotiate agreements that no longer support your path.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Relational Impulses: Abruptly ending partnerships without closure.
• Legal Over-Detachment: Avoid signing new contracts during peak Ketu influence.

Practical Remedies

1. Relationship Inventory: List one outdated pattern per partner—and a conscious intention to release it.
2. 7th-House Altar: Hang a pair of woven swans or doves on your North-West wall to symbolize balanced release.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Shukraya Namah” (Venus/Ketu) to smooth transitions in love and business.

♓ Pisces Ascendant → Ketu in 6th House (Health, Service, Daily Routine)

House & Meaning

Counterbalancing Rahu’s spiritual retreats, Ketu in the 6th asks you to detach from busywork and reactive service patterns.

Core Themes & Opportunities

• Healing Mastery: Opportunity to refine alternative therapies—lighten your daily load to study holistic medicine.
• Self-Care Priority: Put your own health needs first rather than default “rescuer” roles.

Cautions & Pitfalls

• Workaholic Withdrawal: Skipping essential duties because they feel mundane.
• Health Neglect: Ignoring minor ailments until they escalate.

Practical Remedies

1. Balanced Schedule: Allocate specific “care hours” in your day—exercise, rest, healthy cooking.
2. 6th-House Altar: In your West corner, place a live green plant (e.g., basil) to refresh daily energy.
3. Mantra: Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” focusing on bodily well-being.

Each of these twelve sections completes the picture—pair them with your Rahu reports to get the full Rahu–Ketu axis guidance for any Ascendant.